VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VINCI School Merrifield
8408 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 278-1439

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: March 6, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the allergy list. Discussed the procedures for walking the children in from the playground and suggested using the back door instead of the front door to safely return the children back to the classroom.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/06/2023 from 9:36am to 12:48pm. At the time of entrance, 55 children were in care with 9 staff members present. Children were observed lining up to go outside, washing hands after a diaper change, circle time and group discussion, playing on the playground and Montessori work in multiple classrooms. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. The site was organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. A selection of staff and children records, medications, the physical space, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and attendance records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, one staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 9/22/2022) had a TB screening or test signed by the physician on 9/25/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Will ensure the TB skin test read date to be taken as the test date rather than the scheduled test date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of the center's allergy list and child's record, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was listed on the Center's allergy list and had documentation that the child had a food allergy, but the center did not have a written care plan for the child with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction:	The medication authorisation and the FARE form were provided to parents with request for doctor's instruction.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-180-A
Description:	Based on observation, one staff member was not capable of communicating effectively orally as applicable to the job responsibility. Evidence: 1. The infant teacher could not speak English during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	A program to practice daily conversation is set up using the app Learn English with Babble. The staff will spend 20 minutes each day to practice. Management will assess on monthly basis.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, one staff member did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 10/05/2022) had not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	The staff has been reminded multiple times. 3/13/2023 Instructed the staff to complete by Monday 3/13 or she can no longer come to work.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Based on interview and review of staff records, the center did not have a staff member who was current in medication administration caring for a child that is prescribed emergency medication. Evidence: 1. Child #1 has been prescribed emergency medication and was not in care of a staff member that had satisfactorily completed a training program for medication administration.
Plan of Correction:	It was planned that additional staff will be trained for MAT on 5/26 so each floor will have a staff member who is MAT trained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler (16 month-24 month) classroom, a children's play sink was missing and the handle to the pretend oven was hanging by one screw.
Plan of Correction:	A new play kitchen is purchased.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, bleach water was in a basket near the changing table.
Plan of Correction:	Teachers are re-trained to have bleach waters stored in the locked cabinet unless during cleaning.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center provided playground equipment that did not comply with minimum safety standards under equipment in the fall zone areas. Evidence: 1. The center had monkey bars the children were using during the inspection. There was minimal mulch under and around the monkey bars and did not meet the resilient surfacing requirements.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch order was already placed weeks ago. The landscaper confirmed he will get it done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not meet all sunscreen requirements. Evidence: 1. In the Two's classroom, two sunscreen bottles were inside the children's cubbies and were within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected immediately
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not meet all diaper ointment or cream requirements. Evidence: 1. In the Two's (24-36 month) classroom, a diaper ointment was in the child's cubby and was within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Re-trained teachers to ensure that as soon as diaper creams or sunscreens are brought in they should be stored away from children's reach.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on review of the evacuation drill log, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill each month. Evidence: 1. The center's drill log was missing the monthly drill for December 2022.
Plan of Correction:	The missed drill was scheduled by error during our annual December closure. Monthly drill date scheduling has been corrected since to avoid future problem.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on review of the Drill log, the center did not practice the Shelter in Place procedures a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. The center did not have record of practicing the shelter in place procedures in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Scheduled in the school calendar to avoid missing it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated. Evidence: 1. Infant A had one infant formula bottle with no date. 2. Infant B and Infant C had two infant formula bottles each with no date.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected immediately
Standard #:	8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not have the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility posted. Evidence: 1. The center did not have the 9/21/2022 inspection findings posted.
Plan of Correction:	Located and posted.